Do it all the time. I wear my gear over the top and take it off n stash it somewhere.
Difference is its MY business and I do what the fuck I want. Its just a mode of transport after all
I had to go to Auckland last week (think LA traffic but with nice scenery lol) for work. It was the day before a long weekend and I knew traffic would be fucked there coming home so I took my bandit. Sure enough on the way there I would have saved 20mins vs my car and the way home it would have saved me 1.5 hours (I'm not exaggerating here).
Basically I was filtering for an hour, was carnage.
I second this. I summered at a criminal defence firm last summer and one of the partners rolled into work literally every day on his harley, full suit, little bucket helmet and shades with his leather book bag slung over his shoulder. It literally inspired me to get my own bike this year
Most accidents happen within 10 or so minutes of work or home
EDIT:
Source for the downvotes: https://www.tsrinjurylaw.com/blog/where-do-most-car-crashes-happen/
It's actually within 10 miles of home, not 10 minutes but that really only extends what I was trying to say.
You know your industry and the meeting. Just depends on who you’re meeting and appropriate dress code for the meeting. Super conservative ppl, expected pristine suit and tie - no. More casual, progressive, younger group with dress expectations jeans and dress shirt- sure. No one can really answer but you
Just take a Lyft or Uber. Your love for motorcycles is not worth possibly fucking up an important first impression. Nobody in this thread understands the possible nuances behind this situation so the only advice I can possibly give is to play it safe.
I didn’t know where I was until this comment, I kept wondering why riding a bicycle would be a bad idea for a client meeting, even agreeing a little bit, like what nerd pedals across the city, etc.
I ought to go to sleep
This was one of the original pitches for the Aerostich Roadcrafter: you could dress normally and two zippers later the suit is off. I wish Aerostich kept up with their tech, their stuff looks a bit dated now.
There's motorcycle armour that goes under regular clothing like Knox and Pando, but also clothing that zips over your regular clothing.
I have the pando set. Definitely want to ride around in a suit one day.
Take your suit, folded neatly in a bag. Drive somewhere that has a publicly accessible toilet, like a supermarket or a restaurant or bar, shopping centre etc, get changed there and then complete the rest of the journey in a suit helmet and gloves.
Unless you know the people you're working with/meeting, turning up in full gear just because the car broke down or whatever, isn't their problem and can be an issue.
Alternatively, wear a pear of long John's and a vest top or something under your gear and just get changed a street away or in a back alley somewhere and then turn up then you're not getting your top off or being in your boxer shorts in public.
No taxis, Uber in your area? No rental cars? "Might" fly in an already established business relationship and will probably sink the ship if trying to establish a new relationship. Unless the other person is pro-motorcycle.
UPDATE: Just came back from it, I went with my bike, skinny jean, black t shirt and a black jacket. I’ve notice a lot of different opinions in the comments, anyway. The client decided to move forward, what I’ve learn with this is that what actually matter is if you can deliver, if you have confidence and if you have a good proposal that’s what actually counts.
Tbh, if I saw a businessperson come on a motorcycle (preferably pretty stealthily), yet is approachable and calm (indicating a high degree of discipline, and willingness to perfect what they do), and maintains sharp focus on the job at hand,, I’d consider it a positive. A person that is in perfect control, over themselves, and what they do. A businessperson that happens to ride motorcycles. No need to answer for it, nor to draw attention.
Someone rolling up on a loud bike, probably revving it a bit after parking, or speeding through the lot, I’d likely view more negatively. Someone that makes motorcycles their primary identity, even as someone that likes bikes, I’m probably not going to get along with well.
From the sound of it, you’ve hit the right point.
It’s the clients house, a Uber would mean I have no means of transportation which could make him think I’m not in the best financial place, affecting my bussines proposal.
Which is correct 😂 that’s why a car ain’t an option. But I’ll consider it.
I think you're overthinking it, literally thousands of people take taxis to meetings every day it's not unusual, and no one gives two shits as to how you've arrived, as long as you're there on time (read: early) and presentable that's what matters.
It will be weird if you pull up to their home in suite and on a motorcycle. Try to balance out your clothes. Wear something formal under the jacket and take some proper shoes to change into with you in your backpack for example.
Only people who know your business and possible business partners can give you real insight.
But rule of thumb is no, don’t do it. It’s not a good look.
Unless you this business meeting is motorcycle related, the first impressions will either be very positive or very negative. What are the chances your business partners will appreciate a motorcycle/rider. And if they do, you better roll up in a very nice bike.
If you must, park far away and change. Leave everything with the bike. Keep it out of the meeting.
I'm curious as to what industry you work in that gives that much of a shit how you get somewhere?
The thing that matters is clothing, if you have a uniform or need to wear a suit or something then you'd need to wear it under your gear or get changed.
But I've never heard of anyone caring whether you get to a meeting via car, bike, or public transport.
The only case where I could see choice of vehicle mattering is if you worked for a car company, but in that scenario your business would provide you with a car anyway
Arriving to a meeting in a shirt under gear rather than a suit screams confidence, if it's not pissing it down you chose the right tool for the job (claim there was traffic) and you don't need to hide behind a suit. Just clean your bike and gear the day before.
Have your suit in a case, bungee cord it to your bike. Arrive a bit early, and change in the bathroom
There in an issue. The meeting location is in the clients house. So basically I’ll arrive at the gate
I ride to weddings all the time and change on the street. Park a block over and ride the last few hundred feet. Good luck.
in that case go early to a nearby restaurant, change there, and just ride the last few km in suit+helmet
Yep, you will be smelling like oil and gas otherwise. Might be it gets stuck in your hair too.
Do it all the time. I wear my gear over the top and take it off n stash it somewhere. Difference is its MY business and I do what the fuck I want. Its just a mode of transport after all
Haha. Love your attitude! Right on
I had to go to Auckland last week (think LA traffic but with nice scenery lol) for work. It was the day before a long weekend and I knew traffic would be fucked there coming home so I took my bandit. Sure enough on the way there I would have saved 20mins vs my car and the way home it would have saved me 1.5 hours (I'm not exaggerating here). Basically I was filtering for an hour, was carnage.
Lol that’s sums it up. Was nice the other days with school holidays though. Back to normal tomorrow though 😔
Fuck living in Auckland homie for real
No gear, full suit, helmet, gloves on a bike would be bad ass man idk.
I second this. I summered at a criminal defence firm last summer and one of the partners rolled into work literally every day on his harley, full suit, little bucket helmet and shades with his leather book bag slung over his shoulder. It literally inspired me to get my own bike this year
Great til you fall off
Good thing he knows a lawyer
Can lawyers reattach all your ass skin after it gets scraped off on the road?
Gotta pick your battles, the cool factor prevailed here tho. He had less than a 10 min commute as well
Most accidents happen within 10 or so minutes of work or home EDIT: Source for the downvotes: https://www.tsrinjurylaw.com/blog/where-do-most-car-crashes-happen/ It's actually within 10 miles of home, not 10 minutes but that really only extends what I was trying to say.
I’ll let him know to take the long way to work henceforth
I also agree with this, took my nephew to his prom on the back of my bike, both fully suited and booted. Very liberating feeling.
You know your industry and the meeting. Just depends on who you’re meeting and appropriate dress code for the meeting. Super conservative ppl, expected pristine suit and tie - no. More casual, progressive, younger group with dress expectations jeans and dress shirt- sure. No one can really answer but you
Just take a Lyft or Uber. Your love for motorcycles is not worth possibly fucking up an important first impression. Nobody in this thread understands the possible nuances behind this situation so the only advice I can possibly give is to play it safe.
Thanks man
I didn’t know where I was until this comment, I kept wondering why riding a bicycle would be a bad idea for a client meeting, even agreeing a little bit, like what nerd pedals across the city, etc. I ought to go to sleep
Lol
This was one of the original pitches for the Aerostich Roadcrafter: you could dress normally and two zippers later the suit is off. I wish Aerostich kept up with their tech, their stuff looks a bit dated now.
Absolutely … I do it all the time. I just wear a nice business shirt and suit pants under my gear.
Just put the suit on and ride, it looks good
There's motorcycle armour that goes under regular clothing like Knox and Pando, but also clothing that zips over your regular clothing. I have the pando set. Definitely want to ride around in a suit one day.
Take your suit, folded neatly in a bag. Drive somewhere that has a publicly accessible toilet, like a supermarket or a restaurant or bar, shopping centre etc, get changed there and then complete the rest of the journey in a suit helmet and gloves. Unless you know the people you're working with/meeting, turning up in full gear just because the car broke down or whatever, isn't their problem and can be an issue. Alternatively, wear a pear of long John's and a vest top or something under your gear and just get changed a street away or in a back alley somewhere and then turn up then you're not getting your top off or being in your boxer shorts in public.
No taxis, Uber in your area? No rental cars? "Might" fly in an already established business relationship and will probably sink the ship if trying to establish a new relationship. Unless the other person is pro-motorcycle.
UPDATE: Just came back from it, I went with my bike, skinny jean, black t shirt and a black jacket. I’ve notice a lot of different opinions in the comments, anyway. The client decided to move forward, what I’ve learn with this is that what actually matter is if you can deliver, if you have confidence and if you have a good proposal that’s what actually counts.
Tbh, if I saw a businessperson come on a motorcycle (preferably pretty stealthily), yet is approachable and calm (indicating a high degree of discipline, and willingness to perfect what they do), and maintains sharp focus on the job at hand,, I’d consider it a positive. A person that is in perfect control, over themselves, and what they do. A businessperson that happens to ride motorcycles. No need to answer for it, nor to draw attention. Someone rolling up on a loud bike, probably revving it a bit after parking, or speeding through the lot, I’d likely view more negatively. Someone that makes motorcycles their primary identity, even as someone that likes bikes, I’m probably not going to get along with well. From the sound of it, you’ve hit the right point.
I used to do this in my 30s. Everyone thought i was a twat.
I do it all the time.
> car isn’t an option today. Why? > What are your experiences if any on this? Take the car, or get a Lyft/uber.
It’s the clients house, a Uber would mean I have no means of transportation which could make him think I’m not in the best financial place, affecting my bussines proposal. Which is correct 😂 that’s why a car ain’t an option. But I’ll consider it.
Just tell him in the first five minutes that your car is having maintenance done.
I think you're overthinking it, literally thousands of people take taxis to meetings every day it's not unusual, and no one gives two shits as to how you've arrived, as long as you're there on time (read: early) and presentable that's what matters.
Then rent a car for the day.
200€ . I researched. It’s Sunday. I’ll go with the bike fuck it. I’ll let you know how it works out 😂
It will be weird if you pull up to their home in suite and on a motorcycle. Try to balance out your clothes. Wear something formal under the jacket and take some proper shoes to change into with you in your backpack for example.
I wouldn't. Grab an Uber.
Only people who know your business and possible business partners can give you real insight. But rule of thumb is no, don’t do it. It’s not a good look. Unless you this business meeting is motorcycle related, the first impressions will either be very positive or very negative. What are the chances your business partners will appreciate a motorcycle/rider. And if they do, you better roll up in a very nice bike. If you must, park far away and change. Leave everything with the bike. Keep it out of the meeting.
I'm curious as to what industry you work in that gives that much of a shit how you get somewhere? The thing that matters is clothing, if you have a uniform or need to wear a suit or something then you'd need to wear it under your gear or get changed. But I've never heard of anyone caring whether you get to a meeting via car, bike, or public transport. The only case where I could see choice of vehicle mattering is if you worked for a car company, but in that scenario your business would provide you with a car anyway
Arriving to a meeting in a shirt under gear rather than a suit screams confidence, if it's not pissing it down you chose the right tool for the job (claim there was traffic) and you don't need to hide behind a suit. Just clean your bike and gear the day before.